Course description and aims

This course focuses on structures of organic compounds, and covers NMR spectral analysis, Mass spectral analysis, and related spectroscopy to determine organic structures. Furthermore, the concept of stereoelectronic effects is introduced to understand conformation of organic molecules and reactivity.

Fundamental understanding of the structure of organic compounds helps students describe organic chemical reactions as well as behavior of organic molecules in nature. Thus, students need to acquire general knowledge on spectral analysis of 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 2D-NMR, Mass Spectrometry, Infrared Spectroscopy and Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy to determine the structure of organic compounds. In addition, the concept of stereoelectronic effects will be learned to understand conformation of organic molecules and reactivity in detail.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:1) Interpret 1H NMR, 13C NMR and 2D NMR of organic molecules to determine the structure2) Interpret mass spectrometry of organic molecules3) Account for characteristic organic structure and reactivity based on stereoelectronic effects

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Competencies that will be developed

Intercultural skills

Communication skills

Specialist skills

Critical thinking skills

Practical and/or problem-solving skills

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Class flow

In the first 10~15 minutes, the lecturer shows solutions for homework, and subsequently teaches main topics according to the course schedule. Then, students solve several exercise problems. In the last 10 minutes, commentary for the solution guide for the exercise problems is provided.